Groomer | Devonport

Petstock Tasmania Pty Ltd; City of Devonport; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Petstock Tasmania Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced dog groomer to join our caring team in Devonport. You will provide full grooming services across breeds, including bathing, drying, clipping, and nail care, while delivering a friendly experience for every customer and their dogs.

Coordinate the grooming salon with the Store Manager, handle bookings, maintain salon presentation and stock, and support sale targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional dog grooming.
• Ability to provide grooming across breeds.
• Strong customer service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide full grooming services for a variety of breeds (bathing, drying, clipping, nail care).
• Create a positive, memorable grooming experience for customers and their dogs.
• Coordinate the grooming salon with the Store Manager and manage bookings.
• Maintain salon presentation and stock; support sales targets.

Skills

Dog grooming

Customer service

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

Grooming qualification (preferred)

Job description

Join a passionate team where we are inspired by pets and animals to be better people both in our careers and our everyday life, making an impact for Pets, People and the Planet! As an inspired member of the Petstock Group, our connections with pets help us grow as people. At the Petstock Group, together we live by this truth. We are continually inspired by pets and animals to be better people, both in our careers and our everyday life. Our team of pet pampering experts take pride in their work, delivering excellent, high-standard grooming services.

Why Petstock is the Place for You

• Award-winning programs that support career growth, with a new leadership development program underway
• Team member, family & pet benefits across Petstock Group & Woolworths Group
• Free access to mental health, financial & wellbeing support services
• Free access to mental health, financial & wellbeing support services through our Sonder service From supporting the Petstock Foundation to our sustainability projects and community partnerships, our people have opportunities to play a role and be part of something bigger.
• Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks of Additional Paid leave & 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Health and wellness services at a great corporate discount
• Exclusive access to Workplace Banking

We’re built on family values, combined with a genuine passion for pets and people. We operate with heart, inclusivity, and inspiration for pets, people, and the planet

A Peek Into Your Petstock Day

• Provide full grooming services for a variety of breeds, including bathing, drying, nail clipping, brushing, combing and both generic and breed-specific clipping
• Provide a positive and memorable grooming experience for all customers and their dogs
• Coordinate the grooming salon and clients in conjunction with the Store Manager
• Make client bookings
• Assist store shop floor team when required, providing exceptional customer service where you and your customer will have memorable, meaningful interactions
• Maintain a consistently high standard of salon presentation and oversee stock management
• Work with the Store Manager and team to ensure member program targets and expectations are consistently met
• Proactively support local marketing opportunities and recruitment referral programs
• Work with the team to achieve and exceed sales targets
• Maintain a strong safety mindset with commitment to create a culture of safety within your team

Do you have the below experience and looking to take the next step in your career?

• Experience in professional dog grooming
• Qualification in Grooming preferred, but not essential
• Ability to create and embed strong safety practices throughout the salon and store
• Good knowledge of specific breed clips, with a commitment to maintaining grooming styles and brand/product knowledge
• Physically fit, with the ability to lift heavy animals as required
• Demonstrated experience in handling and working with live animals
• Maintain advanced understanding of zoonotic and skin diseases and how to identify them
• Proven ability to exceed grooming KPIs through high-quality care, customer satisfaction, and strong team collaboration
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and effectively engage with customers and team members
• Strong attention to detail

Follow us on LinkedIn to keep up to date on life across our various brands - http://www.linkedin.com/company/petstock

In our effort to support People, Pets & Planet, we’re proud of the work our Foundation undertakes - https://www.petstock.com.au/pages/foundation

Our diversity makes us better...we are a diverse team with varying strengths and an inclusive organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds who wish to be part of a culture where everyone can proudly be themselves.

At Petstock we are passionate about supporting the communities we're part of, where possible we aim to hire candidates from the same geographic region (typically within a 80km radius) to strengthen community connections and support local economies. Whilst we do not prioritise local candidates over others, we recognise the benefits of hiring individuals who have unique insights into the local community. We are the Petstock Group, a network of energetic and passionate businesses, brands and pet lovers coming together to champion the health and wellbeing of our pets. Our connections with pets help us as people…at the Petstock Group, together we live by this truth. We are continually inspired by pets and animals to be better people, both in our careers and our everyday life. The Petstock Group is built on family values and our passion for pets and animals. We have built a strong, inspirational, and inclusive culture where hard work, fun, laughter & happiness is the norm. Inspired by pets, to grow as people, the Petstock world is one where anything is possible, together we make an impact for people, pets, and the planet.